Exam 54: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Which of the following disorders might be treated using an ultraviolet lamp?

-The type of movement shown by letter A in the picture is ____.

In _______, the therapist applies cold to a patient's body for therapeutic reasons.

-The type of movement shown by the letter B is ____.

The medical specialty for the treatment of musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary disorders is called ________.

Crutch palsy is a condition caused by using axillary crutches ____.

Which therapy utilizes two separate baths, one filled with hot water and the other with cold water?

Which of the following is not a typical task for a medical assistant who is working with a therapeutic team?

-The type of movement shown by letter B in the picture is ____.

Which of the following forms of therapy uses pressure, kneading, stroking, vibration, and tapping to positively affect a patient's health and well-being?

The type of diathermy in which radio waves travel through the body between two condenser plates is ________ diathermy.

-The type of movement shown by letter D in the picture is ____.

-Which of the following is an example of a dry heat treatment?

A type of heat therapy in which a machine uses ultrasound, shortwave, or microwave to achieve deep heat penetration in muscle tissue is ________.

The practitioner orders a hot-water bottle for Ellie, an 18-month-old child. The medical assistant will use a thermometer to make sure the water in the bottle is between ____.

The practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and other specialists who work with patients dealing with chronic illness or recovery from major injuries make up a(n) ________ team.

When a practitioner assesses a patient's _______, or the way she walks, the patient is asked to walk away, turn around, and walk back.

Posture testing includes ____.

Which of the following is a typical form of physical therapy?

-The type of movement shown by letter C in the picture is ____.